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enUnannounced Nexus 5 Briefly Appears in Google Play Storehttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/unannounced_nexus_5_briefly_appears_google_play_store
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/nexus_5_on_google_play_620px.png" alt="Nexus 5 on Google Play" width="620" height="300" /></p><p>After 9 p.m. on a Thursday night is an odd time to launch a new flagship smartphone, but that's just what the Google Play Store did with the LG-made Nexus 5 last night — except the whole thing was a mistake.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/10/17/4850738/nexus-5-google-play-store-price" target="_blank">The Verge reported Thursday</a> that the Nexus 5 handset that's been popping up in various leaks and spy shots over the last few weeks made a full-on appearance that pretty much makes its existence legitimate.<br /><br />Although it appears to have been a mistake that's now corrected, the LG-manufactured Nexus 5 (and that appears to be the official name) mysteriously appeared alongside the new Nexus 7 and the Nexus 10 on Google Play's "Devices" section Thursday night, with a starting price of $349 for 16GB.<br /><br />"Capture the everyday and the epic in fresh new ways," the product listing reads.<br /><br />Google recently ran a fire sale on the Nexus 4 smartphone, prompting speculation that a new model would be on the way soon. Coupled with the company's announcement of Android 4.4 KitKat and this latest leak, and we're guessing Google may be trying to figure out the best time to make it official, given that Apple is likely to steal the spotlight next week with its own media event on Tuesday, Oct. 22.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/unannounced_nexus_5_briefly_appears_google_play_store#commentsNewsandroidflagshipGoogle PlayKitKatleaksLGlistingsNexus 4Nexus 5product listingsmartphonesunannouncediPhoneFri, 18 Oct 2013 11:56:46 +0000J.R. Bookwalter18357 at http://www.maclife.comLatest Facebook Update Brings Restaurant Reservations, TV Showtimeshttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/latest_facebook_update_brings_restaurant_reservations_tv_showtimes
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u334114/2013/08/reservationslong.jpg" width="250" height="524" class="graphic-right" />Facebook just received a huge boost to its general usefulness in the form of the ability to place reservations at restaurants across the United States through its mobile app, thanks to a collaborative effort with OpenTable. In addition, you'll be able to learn the showtimes, channel information, and descriptions for your favorite shows via each show's Facebook page.</p><p>Luckily, we won't have to sign up for <a href="http://www.opentable.com/" target="_blank">OpenTable</a> to use the reservation service, although OpenTable's options remain a little more robust than what you'll find in the Facebook app. As reported by <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57598163-93/facebook-ups-its-mobile-push-with-restaurant-reservations-tv-listings/" target="_blank">CNET</a>, these reservations can be placed at more than 20,000 restaurants nationwide, and you'll be able to access it either directly through a search or through Facebook's "Nearby" feature on your phone.</p><p>We've seen this integration before with Yelp! and Google, but Facebook claims its implementation is far more seamless in that it doesn't require you to open another browser window to complete the process. Worried about privacy? Don't be; the reservations don't appear in your News Feed, and you can't even share them with your friends.</p><p>Regarding the television listings, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/facebookforbusiness/news/Dinner-and-a-Show-Two-Changes-to-Mobile-Pages-that-will-Help-People-Find-What-Theyre-Looking-For" target="_blank">Facebook's blog post</a> mentions "that the listings that exist in cable box guides, magazines, and newspapers are now conveniently located on the Facebook Pages of people's favorite shows" — rather nonchalantly announcing the definitive end of an era that spawned well-known publications like TV Guide at its height.</p><p>All in all, a good move for both Facebook users and business owners — and a sure sign that the social-media giant is working to keep itself relevant and to make business pages "more useful and actionable for people." You can download the update either through your iDevice's update panel or through the App Store <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/facebook/id284882215?mt=8" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p><em> Follow this article's writer, <a href="https://twitter.com/LeifJohnson" target="_blank">Leif Johnson</a>, on Twitter.</em></p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/latest_facebook_update_brings_restaurant_reservations_tv_showtimes#commentsNewsdinnerFacebookiOSlistingsmoviesReservationsSocial MediaTV ShowsMon, 12 Aug 2013 20:02:45 +0000Leif Johnson17753 at http://www.maclife.comZeebox Reviewhttp://www.maclife.com/article/reviews/zeebox_review
<!--paging_filter--><p>Watching TV isn't quite what it used to be. With DVRs, DVDs (and Blu-rays), downloads, and apps, it's rare that we gather together as a group to watch our favorite shows -- even on the off-chance that we're watching something as it airs. But with Zeebox, you'll always have somebody to watch with, whether they're on your couch, up the block, or halfway around the world.<br /><br />If Marty McFly had taken a TV Guide back from the future instead of Grays Sports Almanac, it probably would have looked a lot like this. At its core, Zeebox is a brilliant channel directory for the digital generation, but its usefulness doesn't end once you find something to watch. By leveraging the power of Twitter, Facebook, and its own social trackers, Zeebox is a powerful couch companion that doesn't just help you discover new shows; it actually makes what you're watching more enjoyable.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="/files/u325188/2012/10/zeebox3_screen.png" width="620" height="465" /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br />It's even fun to use when you're not in front of a television. A constant stream of tweets and comments acts as a sort of running commentary, letting you know which of your friends -- or favorite celebrities -- are watching what, and a list of "Zeetags" breaks down each show into topics to search and explore. Live buzz and audience gauges tell you what's popular and what you should probably skip.<br /><br />Zeebox syncs with your cable operator, but some featured listings promote syndicated shows from other regions. It would be nice to identify shows with an IntoNow-style feature that identifies programs via audio, and the guide, which lists channels numerically but without their corresponding numbers, is somewhat frustrating.<br /><br /><strong>The bottom line.</strong> Zeebox is such a stellar television companion, you don't need to actually be watching a show to enjoy it.</p><fieldset class="fieldgroup group-the-bottom-line"><legend>Review Synopsis</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-product">
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http://www.maclife.com/article/reviews/zeebox_review#commentsReviewsapp store reviewsAppLifeAppsiPadiphoneiPod and iPhoneiPod touchlistingsreviewssoftwaretelevisionTVZeeboxiPadiPhoneiPodMacGalleryWed, 17 Oct 2012 12:00:49 +0000Michael Simon15328 at http://www.maclife.com